2016 - Present Old Man Emu Kits

Thanks man been saving for a long time to get them!

 

There's a lot of good info in this thread. Some good nuggets that helped me with my install


https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ome-bp-51-install-report-and-height-adjustment.476085/

 

Hey guys,

I installed a full OME lift with the heavy Dakar leaf pack and Total Chaos upper control arms.

Here's what I installed:

• Front suspension
  • OME 886 coils (OME2886)
  • OME 90000 firm struts (OME90000)
  • OME front trim spacer 5mm (OME95PF5) on driver side
  • @HeadStrong Off-Road strut assembly (coil isolators, bushings, washers, and strut mount)
  • @TOTAL CHAOS upper control arms (96504)
  • Mixedmetalwork Cab mount chop
  • Hammered and sealed pinch welds
  • Trimmed fender liners and fender flares
  • Remolded fender liners
• Rear suspension
  • OME 60091 nitrocharger sport rear shocks (OME60091)
  • OME dakar heavy duty leaf pack (ARBEL096R)
  • OME U-bolts (OMEU53B)
  • OME driveshaft spacer (OMEFK29)
  • @HeadStrong Off-Road leaf spring and shackle bushing kit (FBK05TAC)
• Wheels/tires
  • 5x 17x8.5 4.3" BS -11 @SCSPerformance dark bronze F5 wheels
  • 5x 285/70R17/C BFG All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires
  • 27x M12x1.5 extended thread spline @SCSPerformance black lug nuts

Approximate measurements (probably not super precise). Note: I had decent sagging while running stock suspension for two years with a @SouthernStyleOffRoad hybrid bumper and winch in the front, @SOS CONCEPTS sliders, RCI Metalworks front skid plate, and a camper shell and bed drawers in the rear (that was eventually replaced with a @KB Voodoo mid-height bed rack with a Freespirit Recreation high country series roof top tent).

• Measured from the center of hub to the bottom of the fender
  • Before
    • Front: Driver Side 20" / Passenger Side 20"
    • Rear: Driver Side 20.25" / Passenger Side 20"
  • After
    • Front: Driver Side 22" / Passenger Side 22"
    • Rear: Driver Side 24" / Passenger Side 24"
• Measured from the ground to the bottom of the fender
  • Before
    • Front: Driver Side 34.25" / Passenger Side 34.5"
    • Rear: Driver Side 35" / Passenger Side 34.75"
  • After
    • Front: Driver Side 38.25" / Passenger Side 38.25"
    • Rear: Driver Side 39.75" / Passenger Side 39.25"

I have a ton of info and pictures of the lift install process in this post.

A few photos

 

Thanks! I'm really happy with the lift so far especially for the price.

 

Heck yeah! I get my bp51 on Tuesday! How is the driving with the 285?

Also how was the spare getting under there?

 

That'll be awesome. At first, I was wondering if I'd regret going on the cheaper non-adjustable side for the lift but I have no complaints so far with the exception of the leaf pack squeaking some but I was expecting that given past reviews.

Driving isn't bad at all. I got C-rated tires to try to reduce the MPG and power loss.

Getting the spare down there wasn't bad at all but that's probably since I have the exhaust cut and relocated the hoist back some. I went into detail on that in this post.

 

Awesome thank you for all of the detailed posts!

 

No problem!

 

Where did you order from to get your kit so quick? I ordered mine 2 weeks ago and they are telling me it won’t be until the first week of May. Might have to change order spots if someone has one in stock.

 

Headstrong off road with free uca 3200 bucks!

 

What size tire are you going to run?

 

285/70/17’s. Got a set of 5 for $500 with less than 2k miles of a new Rubicon.

 

Damn! I think I'm going to go 265/75 e load most likely. Want 285 but I don't want to hate life And need to gear and do a bunch of hammering and cmc

 

265/70r17 right now

Going to 255/80 shorty

 

Yup if I didn't screw up and buy 16s Ray 10 I would get 255/80 falkens. The best part is I have scs sr8 in a 17 in the garage right now....they go on my wife's 4runner tomorrow hahaha

 

Really dig this forum. Tons of information! Hats off to all those who contribute!

So I think I've settled on this setup but I have a few questions. II'd appreciate any advice. I drive a 2018 double cab TRD OR
I will have a bumper and winch (at least an extra 150-200 pounds) but not immediately. Do any of you know how stiff the ride will be with the firmer shocks and 886 coils until I get the bumper and winch on? I'm afraid any other coil than the 886 will sag.

Also, does the taco lean exist on the 3rd gen? I really don't see it on my rig. Do I need to add spacers when I install the kit?

I appreciate and help!

 

Your ride with 886s and no weight up front will suck and be very jarring. In fact it sucks even with a bumper and no winch. Depends how long you want to wait until you get a bumper, could always switch coils after you do and get 887 for now. If your font bumper/winch combo will be around 150 lbs the best set up is 888 coils.

 

Swissrallyman I sure appreciate the advice!
Now to dial in my bumper/winch weight and get a lift on order.

 

OK its done, its sits exactly level now after the lift from ground to center of wheel well. Wish I had some rake but its ok for now, may put in 1" blocks in rear later but I have no issues with ride or noise now.